Vanilla Frosting Recipe

Directions for Preparation For this vanilla frosting recipe, you will require a hand held mixer and a bowl. Before you start mixing the above ingredients, soften the butter by taking out from the freeze. Then, add soften butter, sugar and vanilla extract in the bowl. Whip this mixture, until powdered sugar blends well with butter and vanilla. Transfer this butter mixture into the mixer and then add low fat milk. Process the vanilla frosting until it is thick and creamy. Chill frosting in the freeze for at least half an hour and your delectable vanilla frosting recipe is ready. Easy Vanilla Frosting Recipe Ingredients 1/8 cup vanilla soy milk 3/4 cup margarine 3/4 cup powdered sugar Directions for Preparation In a mixing bowl, combine the ingredients - vanilla soy milk, margarine and powdered sugar. After whipping for a few minutes, transfer it into an electric mixer and blend for the appropriate time or until vanilla frosting turns smooth and creamy in texture. You can add more margarine and sugar to make the desired consistency. Allow this vanilla frosting recipe without butter to thicken in the refrigerator, before you use for topping cakes. Vanilla Frosting Recipe for Cupcakes Ingredients 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 6 tablespoons all-purpose flour 2 cups milk 2 cups sugar 2 cups (4 sticks) unsalted butter (softened) Directions for Preparation Take a medium sized saucepan, add all purpose flour, milk and whisk for 5 minutes to make a smooth paste. Put it over a medium heat and cook till the mixture starts bubbling. Stir constantly and allow to thicken for 10 - 15 minutes. Keep this aside and allow to cool down. In a large bowl, add soften butter, sugar and vanilla. Beat this mixture and pour in the electric mixture. Process the mixture till it is smooth and fluffy. Check whether the flour and milk mixture is cooled or not. If yes, add it into the mixer and beat for another 5 minutes at a high speed. Turn off mixer and by this time, you will get a thick frosting. Cover lid and refrigerate for 15 minutes. It is best to use immediately after chilling. Besides decorating cupcakes, you can use this thick textured vanilla frosting recipe for cookies as well. Know more on cake decorating . Vanilla Frosting Recipe for Cookies Ingredients 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 1/2 tablespoons butter (soften) 2 cups confectioners' sugar 3 - 4 tablespoons milk 1/4 teaspoon salt Directions for Preparation In a mixing bowl, whip softened butter first. Stir in the remaining ingredients - vanilla extract, sugar, milk and salt. Whisk for about 10 minutes until all the ingredients blend well in the mixture. If needed, add more milk and sugar. Once, you are satisfied with the thickness of the frosting, spread it over hot cookies and pound cakes. For more information, read on: Cake Frosting Recipes Icing Recipes